Well, I think you have to look at why you are switching. If it is just to get the paycheck up front, I don't think it is a good idea. It is very hard to change brokers and bring your customers over.

Are you moving because you believe you will be able to grow your business better at another firm? Are you moving because the management at your current firm is not condusive to your building your practice? Are you moving because you will have access to more a better products for your clients? Let us know.

1 My current office is too far away - Too much travel time for me and my clients would prefer an office in the area.

2 I am currently on a team and I am not very happy, being last in the food chain in a team of 5

3 I have been talking about it to my clients for months now,explaining the pros and cons and they say they will stick with me.

4 With a paycheck upfront this could buy me some time to get the business running the way I want it. Start my own team, hire a junior partner and pay for a decent assistant (they don't come cheap) also some interns to do some callings, mailings etc

Basically it would give me the chance to run my business the way I want.

1 My current office is too far away - Too much travel time for me and my clients would prefer an office in the area.

2 I am currently on a team and I am not very happy, being last in the food chain in a team of 5

3 I have been talking about it to my clients for months now,explaining the pros and cons and they say they will stick with me.

4 With a paycheck upfront this could buy me some time to get the business running the way I want it. Start my own team, hire a junior partner and pay for a decent assistant (they don't come cheap) also some interns to do some callings, mailings etc

Basically it would give me the chance to run my business the way I want.

[/quote] Red: Be very careful about telling your clients you are planning a move. If your current firm hears of this (either now or later) you could be subject to firing,lawsuit, or at least a TRO after you leave.